MARY JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
MARY JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
About Us
Mary Jacobs & Associates is an educational professional learning firm devoted to improving schools by broadening the knowledge of school leaders and professional educators. Mary Jacobs, PhD, utilizes her experience - along with the experience of her vast network of associates - in teaching, school leadership, curriculum and instruction, and school improvement. Mary and her team provide professional learning experiences that are practical, engaging, useful, and custom designed to fit the needs of clients.
ABOUT ME
As a private consultant, speaker and author, Dr. Mary Jacobs has proved she has a passion for educating children, adults and improving schools. Dr. Jacobs' background is both vast and varied. She has served as the Coordinator of the Mercer University Educational Leadership EdS Program, the Curriculum Director in the Butts County School System, and the Butts County School System SACS system accreditation coordinator for all five schools in the system. Dr. Jacobs served as Principal at Henderson Middle School (HMS) in Jackson, Georgia for seven years, and was an assistant principal in both the Gwinnett County School System and the Butts County School System.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood from the University of Georgia, a Masters degree from Georgia Southwestern, and a doctorate degree from Nova University in Educational Leadership, Jacobs’ has proven a solid track record in not only educating herself, but in communicating the value in educating others.
Big Daddy & Friends on Fripp Island
This tale takes place on a small isle in South Carolina, and is where hundreds of types of birds and mammals roam. On one fine day, Big Daddy and Rico decide to look for some new animal pals on Fripp Island. Their odyssey starts when the run into Ollie Osprey, who is more than thrilled to join the posse on their adventure. After a long day of gathering new friends to their circle, Big Daddy, Rico, and all of their new buddies spend time on the shoreline to stare at the beautiful sun setting on the ocean. This lovely homage to friendship and community is the fourth installment on a series about Fripp Island, and continues to spark the imaginations of residents and visitors alike.
"Writing is the geometry of the soul"
- Plato